Drano Max Gel Dain Clog Remover and Cleaner for Shower or Sink Drains, Unclogs and Removes Hair, Soap Scum, Bloackages, 32 oz

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Owned by J.C. Johnson, Drano’s manufacturing processes follow their goal of contributing to a more transparent and sustainable world by making their manufacturing processes open for people to see for themselves. CON: It may require additional equipment when used, which are not indicated on the label. What NOT to Flush Down Your Septic System If there is a clog in your drains, one of the simplest methods to try to remove it is to pour hot (boiling point) water down the drain. The hot water helps loosen accumulated grease or soap residue causing the clog, while hair clogs are loosened by the rush of water. The key takeaway is that Drano and Liquid-Plumr both work, and they both work really well. In my experiment, Drano removed the clog more efficiently. But, ultimately, both got the job done.

We’ve talked about the more natural method of pouring a pot of boiling water down the drain to work on simple clogs caused by hardened soap or grease. Another helpful practice is to fit sink strainers or pieces of wire mesh over your drains to trap hair or food particles. A lot of people also rely on plungers (and running hot water alternately) for slow drains. These remedies are quite effective for minor clogs. For more serious clogs, a popular remedy is baking soda and vinegar mixture. If there’s anything safer than septic-safe drain cleaners, it’s that.Drano has become synonymous with drain cleaner over the years. However, does the Drano Max Gel Clog Remover hold up to the reputation of the Drano brand when you have a clogged drain or slow drain? Our Rating On Drano Max Gel Clog Remover And, for the second, I used Liquid-Plumr Clog Destroyer Plus Pipeguard. This product comes in a much bigger bottle (80 fluid ounces), but you only need to use 16. I poured it slowly down the drain, waited fifteen minutes (as instructed), and flushed the drain with hot water. Both brands are a part of major corporations. Clorox, the leading bleach manufacturer, owns Liquid-Plumr, and S. C. Johnson & Son, the family-owned consumer goods giant, owns Drano. Bottom Line: Should You Buy Liquid-Plumr or Drano? Sulfuric acid is the key ingredient in this ultrastrength Liquid Fire acidic drain cleaner. It’s potent enough to clear sink and toilet clogs that other cleaners leave behind. Pour 1.5 to 2 cups of cleaner into a drain, wait 15 minutes, and then flush for 5 minutes with cold water.

This drain cleaner can be poured through main sewer lines, as well as interior lateral and vertical lines and is safe for all septic systems and pipes. For the best results, pour the whole bottle down your sink and allow it to sit overnight. The formula will dissolve grease and other solid materials so your water can flow freely again. After eight hours, flush the drain with hot water for five minutes. The manufacturer states that it won’t damage plastic and acid-resistant metal pipes (copper). It can also be used in tubs or showers, though avoid using it in pipes made of corrosion-prone metals like aluminum or galvanized steel.Drano ® Snake Plus Tool + Gel System was designed to unclog a kitchen sink, bathroom sink, shower, bathtub and even a laundry drain. However, sometimes inserting the tool takes a couple of additional steps. Nothing slows you down like a clogged sink, shower, tub, or toilet. The first step should always be to plunge the drain or snake it with a drain auger to clear the drain without damaging the pipes. But if manual methods fail, the best drain cleaner for a clog can save a plumber’s fee. As a chemical drain cleaner, Drano Max Gel Clog Remover uses sodium hydroxide and bleach to generate the desired results. However, these chemicals and their potentially hazardous fumes make the product dangerous. Sodium Orthosilicate: Protects the metal parts in drains, as well as preventing dirt from redepositing. When you have a clogged drain, just pour this cleaner into the drain, wait 15–30 minutes, and run hot water to clear any further gunk out. Be sure to pour carefully, and rinse immediately if you get any on your hands. If the first pass doesn’t work, wait a few hours and follow the steps again.